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Homeopathy and Detox

8/29/2015

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PictureThe futility of ringing out a dirty rag while the hands remain dirty.
Quite often I get new patient enquiries who don't really know what Homeopathy is and think that it has something to do with the popular naturopathic methods of detoxing chemicals and heavy metals out of the body to obtain health. These methods of treatment encompass such things as sweating, juicing, enemas, fasting, purgatives, soakings, and saturating the body with oxygen.  None of these things has to do with Homeopathy.  The reason is that the first methods, though called Holistic, are materialistic in their view to cause and effect.  Homeopathy is vitalistic.  You may click to may home page to get the comparing definitions.  It is also an unfortunate fact that some unscrupulous or ill-informed practitioners of various modalities claim to offer Homeopathy for detox.  Buyer beware!

Homeopathy is a vitalistic healing modality, meaning that we view the source of true disease as being a disturbance in the vibration and flow of the life force itself.  We view that it is the natural law of manifestation that life precedes matter and that matter is inert, without order, form of function with the immaterial life energy vibrations to call matter into form and function.  As this is with the body, so it is with the physical world we live in.  Though different aspects or layers of the flow of life, emotional, mental, and consciousness are all part of this life energy. When the flow of life is in harmony with the the Whole harmony of natural and moral laws of oness, matter builds ordered body structures of health.  When out of harmony, matter is disordered causing symptoms, pathology and loss of function.

From this perspective, physical toxicity such as chemicals and heavy metals in the world and in the body are the effects and not the cause of disease.  As the mass of human thought has indulged into ever more toxic thinking along the lines of hate, jealousy, greed, lust, power, and intoxication, humans have manifested these thoughts into the physical environment.  We have toxic industries, using toxic chemicals and metals, toxic food, toxic entertainment, toxic wars, and toxic medical treatments.  All of this originating in the mind and afflicted emotions, thus disrupting the life in harmony with the Whole, which reflects back upon us the nature of our own toxicity.

If you agree with this vitalistic premise, you quickly see that the idea of controlling the outward environment and subjecting the body to, often "deleterious" detoxing regiments is putting the cart before the horse.  Though we may indeed force toxins out of out body resulting in temporary relief of symptoms, the real problem in the life is not solved, so the mind finds it's way back to a toxic environment and the body fills back up with physical toxicity.  If you want to have permanent improvement, your own toxic emotions and thoughts must addressed.  When the toxic mind and emotions are "detoxed", the life in the person flows with unbounded sway which results in wholesome acts, lifestyle as well as making the body's own defenses strong enough to deal with the physical environment.

There are various methods and practices available to detox or purify the mind and emotions of toxic thoughts, feeling and desires.  However, once a certain degree of physical distortion has occurred, mental practices and lifestyle changes alone won't suffice.  This is because there is too much density and momentum in the toxic flow to turn it around by will and practice alone.  This is when you need a healing method, a medicinal method, which is based on this understanding of life and nature.  Homeopathy is just such a method because our medicines are energy which can cause the kind of mental, emotional and physical toxic symptoms a sick person is having.  Because it is natural law that the life force will generate a healing reaching when exposed to a substance mirroring similar symptoms on all levels, harmony will be restored.  Because we dilute and success the medicines until they are mere energy frequencies, there is no actual physical toxicity which can endanger the body. Because Homeopathic medicines effect that area where consciousness, thought and emotions interact, healing will occur at the root of the problem causing a cascade through all the lower layers of matter resulting in the elimination of susceptibility, toxins and symptoms. 

When applying the correct Homeopathic medicine which will generate a healing detoxing reaction in the vital force, the remedy must be selected based on similarity of the symptoms.  Thus, there is no such thing a remedy for detoxing a certain substance or organ.  This is materialistic thinking, not vitalistic thinking. Therefore, to get the remedy which matches your unique symptoms, you must see a qualified Homeopathic practitioner who can investigate your mental, emotional and physical symptoms in order to find the correct remedy.
 
The toxicity problem runs very deep into the human life so I don't want you to view Homeopathy as a quick fix.  However, Homeopathy is a profound healing method based on natural laws in vitalism which can kick start you on your personal healing journey in purifying your mind and body, because it will release you from the limitations in function which keep your from engaging in and making progress in your own self motivated healing and spiritual practices.

If you are interested in beginning your healing journey in Homeopathy, just click the "contact me" tab to get started.





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Homeopathy for Children

8/27/2015

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Treating children present a special challenge because Homeopathic investigation requires listening to the patient describe sensations in their symptoms in their own words. Pre-verabal children can't do this and older children may not have the vocabulary or they may be of a secretive, timid and shy nature.

Well, I'm on a real roll here having successfully treated three children in a row, getting the right remedy the first consultation. One child had severe hives, another severe ulcerative colitis, and the third with passive seizures. Each case presented a unique challenge which demonstrates how different methods of getting cases are needed.

Case 1. A 4 year old girl with severe hives. The key was that the remedy had to fit the peculiar symptoms of sudden manifestation and disappearance, along with high fever preceding the first outbreak. Along with this investigation of the mother's state during pregnancy reveal and sudden hot pounding inflammatory anger. Remedy was belladonna.

Case 2. A 10 year old boy with colitis. This was a shy timid boy he did not want to talk and thought long before giving short meaningless answers. The key to this case was observation of behavior and body type. He was thin, lean and delicate with long fingers, but large head. Though shy and timid, he had a firm demeanor but not haughty. His mother describe how he gets embarrassed to perform in groups with peers, but especially when parents are present. He feels embarrassed if the people he depends on for care might think his performance is below par. He performs good in school. Remedy given was silica.

Case 3. A 10 years old girl with passive seizures. She was clearly a very sensitive girl who will express herself. On investigation tears are coming out her eyes but not weeping loudly. Because this is out of context with the situation, I ask her to describe what she is feeling. She is able to go into her subconscious and express that it's like a death and loss. Further, she can describe the sensation as shock, frozen, can't cry, can't remember, can't think, must control tension which goes to the sensations of plant family loganacia to be shocked and paralyzed and the cancer miasm of control of the shock and reaction. Remedy was ignatia.

To be an effective family Homeopath, the practitioner must be adept at different case taking methods such as key note symptoms, SRP, organ affinities, repertory, materia medical, miasms, mental themes, and sensations and functions of natural kingdoms. Too many Homeopaths of the old guard, such as keynote prescribers, only knows one way and thus are limited in the number of people they can help. Not having this broad ability they try to force the patient to express the disease in one way which is not the way of that individual patient.



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When to use Homeopathy.

8/5/2015

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Because of the large variety of treatments both natural and not, I’ve decided to write this blog on my opinion based on my experience, education, and thinking on when one should use these treatments.

In order to know what treatment modality is going to resolve an issue, one has to have a basic understanding of the core theory and philosophy of each healing modality as well as a basic understanding of the root cause of one’s own problem.  I’m going to list the common modalities and what I think their core theory or philosophy is, and where I think it is most effectively applied or not applied.

1.  Modern medicine ie. allopathic medical industry - The core theory of modern medicine is that matter is all.  The human is nothing more than an organic machine and the mind just a chemical processes shaped by evolution and the environment.  Because of this, it is the theory that the cause of disease lies only in matter and the treatment must be material through surgery or chemical manipulation.  This leads to the suppression of any physical appearance which causes pain or visual repugnance to the accepted standard.  From this stand point,  cure is when the visible pathology is not longer visible, or that continued use of drugs keeps the appearance of symptoms suppressed.

When to use?  It is my opinion that modern medicine is most useful for problems which arise from a mechanical origin such as violent trauma to the body, or in a life threatening emergency due to poisoning, severe acute, or last stage chronic disease.

When not to use?  It is my opinion that modern medicine is not the best rout for long term progressive disease or acute sickness which is not life threatening at the moment.  It is not the rout for behavioral imbalances such as anxiety, depression, stress, fears, or anger.  This is because violent, heroic, and suppressive treatments have consequences such as addiction, side effect, toxic damage, as well as serving to compound the original problem.

2.  Chiropractic – The core theory of chiropractors is that disease is caused by the pinching of spinal nerves which restricts nerve currents to areas of the body, causing symptoms and leaving areas susceptible to disease.  Though there is some acknowledgement of a life or vital force, their view of cause is still material in nature.  Strangely, beyond injuries and bad posture, there is no explanation as to why people’s spine might be pinching on nerves. The treatment is to manipulate the spine into an ideal position which will release the pinch and allow full nerve energy flow, thus restoring health.

When to use?  In my opinion, chiropractics is most useful for symptoms which are a result of mechanical injury and strain on the spine such as accidents, bad posture, and over work.

When not to use?  In my opinion any structural symptoms which could be called chronic such as arthritis, chiropractic treatment can only bring temporary relief at best as it cannot correct the cause  of the spine losing it’s structure.  Chiropractics is also not applicable to any symptoms which are not spine related nor behavioral problems such as anxiety, depression, stress, fears, or anger.  Improperly applied or misused treatments can result in injury to the spine.

3.  Osteopathy - Osteopathy has a similar theory like Chiropractics except that the Osteopath puts more emphasis on the alignment of head bones.  The same things apply to Osteopathy as I stated in Chiropractics.  Modern Osteopaths also will be practicing alloapthy and naturopathy.

When to use? See chiropractic, allopathy and naturopathy.

4.  Naturopathy - The basic theory of Naturopathy is to use natural methods to help the bodies own healing ability to cure disease.  Because of this Naturopathy looks to diet, life style, nutrition, and the environment as being the cause of disease.  This is still a materialistic view and the treatments are material.  The Naturopath looks to see which of these physical things need to be changed which then allows the body to heal itself.  Along with this comes the sale of supplements and various therapies for detoxing, building resistance, or relaxing the body.

When to use?  In my opinion, Naturopathy  is a good treatment for symptoms which arise from malnutrition or prolonged exposure to a toxic environment.  It also offers some good complimentary treatment with Homeopathy to remove hindrances to cure such as detoxing or restricting exposure to aggravating factors.  Treatments tend to be standardized and not highly individuated.

When not to use?  In my opinion, true disease arises from a mistunement of the dynamic vital force so therefore any symptoms which arise from this cannot be cured by mechanical means.  Many people cannot digest and assimilate their foods properly because of a chronic mistunement.   Due to this, giving supplements does no good and can in fact do harm.  Restricting the environment can relieve symptoms and slow down the progress of as true disease, but it cannot bring about a cure.  Even if the consumption of supplements and herbs improves symptoms, if they come back when you stop using them, the issue cannot be called cured.

5.  Acupuncture/Chinese Medicine –  The theory of Acupuncture is that there is a vital energy force called “Chi” which gets hindered in its flow which can cause symptoms.  The Acupuncturist treats by inserting needles in chi points around the body to release the blocks thus relieving they symptoms.  Acupuncturists will always tell you that this treatment is for relief and does not bring permanent relief for many issues.  Acupuncture is supposed to be used in compliment with Chinese medicine which is a method I don’t know too much about except that it still uses material means in the form of herbal formulas which help to bring balance to the chi in the organs.

When to use?  Acupuncture can be useful non drug, non toxic relief while the body heals from injuries and minor inflammations.  It is also to be used in conjunction with Chinese medicine for lasting results.

When not to use?  It should not be used in conjunction with Homeopathy as it interferes with the energy flow in the body which can antidote Homeopathic remedies which are working with the vital force in a very specific way.  It is not applicable to bringing permanent resolution to issues which arise from a chronic mistunement of the vital force as it only manipulates flow but does not resolve the core vibration causing the disordered flow of chi.  It is not applicable to behavioral imbalances arising from inherited predisposition or childhood trauma.

6.  Ayurveda – The best I can tell, this is a very ancient from and Naturopathy combined with Yoga theories of Doshas (constitutional types), and prana which is the chi in Chinese medicine and the vital force in Homeopathy.  

When to use? It is a very good form of Holistic health care for many people until illness becomes quite serious. Like naturopathy, it is very focused in environmental and lifestyle factors so treatments can become quite elaborate and cumbersome with strict diets, body manipulation, herbal medicines, soothing therapies, and yoga.

When not to use? Ayerveda is not well suited to acute epidemic illness, emergency care or mental illness.

7.  Homeopathy –  The core tenants of Homeopathy are that disease has it’s origins in inherited miasm (a chronic mistunement of the vital force) which manifests as disorder in the behavior and sensation and functions of the body.  Each case is unique and must be understand by investigation of mental, emotional, physical symptoms, along with exciting causes, to select the single Homeopathic medicine which produces similar symptoms in double blind proving studies. The Homeopathic medicine must be diluted and succussed to deliver the energy of the substance to the life force of the patient, thus it is energy to energy, not matter to matter.  That the remedy must very exactly mirror the mistunement of the vital force to arouse a healing reaction.  In the case of this type of treatment the underlying miasmatic susceptibility is remove allowing the entire person to heal, and not merely some single part.

When to use?  Homeopathy is most useful in cases of people suffering any symptoms and dysfunctions, mentally, emotionally, or physically, arising from the miasmatic mistunement. It is also effective for people suffering from acute issues such as flu and minor injuries.  Ultimately, the goal of Homeopathy is to cure the susceptibility which will greatly negate the possibility of life threatening situations arising in the future.

When not to use?  Homeopathy is not the method you want to turn to in a life threatening emergency arising from injury, chronic, or acute disease.  It’s not that there aren’t remedies which can help in these situations, but that the situation is too critical to take the time to find the best remedy.  In the case of serious chronic disease where the functions of organs have been completely lost, Homeopathy can only be used in conjunction with modern medicine in cases such as diabetes, cancer, advanced high blood pressure, renal failure, or non functioning glands such as severe hypothyroid.

This blog has been my opinion and is how I approach my own health care and should not be construed as any kind of medical advice.  I have put my opinion forward in hopes that it inspires you to give more thought on the causes and origins of disease and the type of treatment offered for people suffering from disease, in order that you may see which methods are applicable to your individual situation. If you have any questions feel free to contact me.

All statements here are not claims to cure or treat any disease, provide any health benefit, are for educational and thoughtful purposes only, and are not medical advice.  If you need medical advice, please seek a qualified health care provider.



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Holistic Treatment, not a Whole Lot of Treatments.

8/2/2015

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Holistic health is a concept in healing practice upholding that all aspects of people’s needs, psychological, physical and social, and mentally should be taken into account and seen as a whole. As defined above, the holistic view on treatment is widely accepted in medicine. A different definition, claiming that disease is a result of physical, emotional, spiritual, social and environmental imbalance, is used in alternative medicine. Holistic health focuses on all facets of human functioning, which involves our taking responsibility for maintaining all aspect of our well-being.

Holistic treatment is the method used to treat the sick from a Holistic health perspective.  There are different views as to what this is.  In this article I’m going to differentiate the Homeopathic perspective of healing the core issue vs. doing a whole lot of different treatments.

I have come across many Holistic alternative practitioners of various modalities who still  take a reductionistic view that things going on in different parts of the body and different spheres of the mind and emotions have to be treated separately but all together by differing treatments for each issue.  From their perspective this is Holistic treatment because they are treating the mental, emotional, and physical issues together.  From this perspective a person may take massage for  tension, detox regiments for heavy metals, dietary changes for weight loss or allergies, supplements for mineral and vitamin deficiencies, meditation to calm the emotions, and counseling for suppressed trauma.  Often these treatments are standard for each patient regardless of what their real individual issues are.   It’s a kind of shot gun approach to which one or some of these things may bring some relief to the person’s suffering.  This approach is often very expensive as each treatment has a price along with the price of vitamins, supplements, or herbal formulas.  Though I’m all for people’s freedom to offer or buy what ever they want in health care, it is a fact that the supplement industry has teamed with some Holistic practitioners in order to sell large quantities of supplements for profit, not much different than the relationship between the pharmaceutical companies and doctors.

The Classical Homeopathic perspective is that each individual is unique and that time must be spent to understand each individual Holistically.  We must carefully distinguish what is true chronic disease from what is environmental, or personal habit.  We must understand how the true chronic imbalance drives the behavior, desires, preferences, and prejudices into manifesting as symptoms, pathology, and outward befallments.  Once we have this understanding, we must use the law of similimum and dynamic remedy, to treat the core issue which will result in an atonement in the will and understanding, which will in turn restore order on the behavioral, emotional, and physical level.  This is treating and healing the whole person, not merely doing a whole lot of stuff to the person.

This is not to say that you wouldn’t need a better diet, a good massage , or an activity regiment, it is merely pointing out that one should not put the cart before the horse and invest a lot of energy and money  in the wrong, unnecessary, or unrelated treatments which will bring no lasting improvement to you as a whole person.  Homeopathy is in fact, a total healing modality in and of itself which encompasses guided meditation and counseling which reveals to the awareness of the core mistunement which is at the root of a persons suffering.  It is the application of correct remedies to bring about chronic and acute disease resolution. It is spiritual counseling to heal errors of identity causing personal conflicts, as well as life style coaching to mitigate obstacles to a persons healing path.  In Homeopathy all of this and more is one systematic method being applied all at once and not separately for different issues.


If you wish to learn more about Holistic Homeopathic Treatments, just click the contact me tab to get started.

All statements here are not claims to cure or treat any disease, provide any health benefit, are for educational and thoughtful purposes only, and are not medical advice.  If you need medical advice, please seek a qualified health care provider.


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